Spencer man to get treatment after attack on police

Monday

Dec 30, 2013 at 8:16 PMDec 30, 2013 at 10:01 PM

By Kim Ring TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

EAST BROOKFIELD — A Spencer man who allegedly assaulted two police officers who then used a Taser on him was remanded to a treatment center for men with addiction problems after his arraignment Monday in Western Worcester District Court.

Brian K. Arsenault of 8 Temple St. Apt. 2, Spencer, was arrested Sunday night after his father called police about 6:20 p.m. and asked to have him removed from their home because he was drunk.

When police arrived, they attempted to quell the situation between father and son and were unsuccessful. They decided that since the weather was bad and the younger Mr. Arsenault had no place to go, he would be placed in protective custody, a police report states.

Police wrote Mr. Arsenault, who goes by the nickname Buddy, "flew into a rage," kicking at Officers Christopher Inzerillo and Valerie Morin, leaving her with a blackened eye and bruises on her face, abdomen and leg.

During the struggle, state police were called and Spencer police used a Taser to stun Mr. Arsenault who, after the second shock, was somewhat calmer and could be handcuffed though he continued to fight with police, the report states.

Mr. Arsenault was charged with three counts of assault and battery, two counts of assault and battery on a police officer, assault with a dangerous weapon and resisting arrest.

After being evaluated by a court psychiatrist and hearing a recommendation from his court-appointed lawyer, Patricia Cantara, Judge Maura McCarthy ruled that Mr. Arsenault be sent to a treatment center where he must remain until his next court date in January. Assistant District Attorney Michael Luzzo agreed with the recommendation.